NC27 over Seaboard Coastline
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.48 Mi. E. Jct. SR1784 · Structure no. 000000001190066
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over Seaboard Coastline is a concrete tee beam carrying NC27 over Seaboard Coastline in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over Seaboard Coastline built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is NC27 over Seaboard Coastline in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC27 over Seaboard Coastline carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over Seaboard Coastline?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC27 over Seaboard Coastline?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.